New York City Law Allowing Police Profiling Suits Upheld

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A New York City law that allows citizens to bring lawsuits against police officers for racial profiling was upheld by a state judge, dismissing a lawsuit filed by public safety unions challenging the measure.

The law “does not prevent police officers from continuing to stop, question and frisk while utilizing their training and experience,” Justice Anil Singh said in a ruling dated today.